Silvey Fleet, British Truck Racing Championship partner to reduce CO2 emissions with renewable diesel

Silvey Fleet announced in April that it and bulk-fuel supplier BWOC have been appointed as sustainability partners of the British Truck Racing Championship 2024.

The BTRC season kicked off at Brands Hatch recently for what is one of the biggest motorsport categories in the U.K., with machines weighing in at more than 5 metric tons and producing in excess of 1,000 horsepower.

Silvey Fleet and BWOC are the sole suppliers of the renewable diesel used to fuel these heavyweight behemoths at all race events, both in the U.K. and France, throughout 2024.

Improving sustainability is key to securing the future of motor racing, and using new, more sustainable energy sources to fuel vehicles will play a significant role in helping organizers achieve this crucial goal.

Silvey Fleet and BWOC will together be helping the BTRC significantly reduce CO2 emissions over the course of the 2024 season through the use of renewable diesel.

Made from 100 percent renewable and sustainable feedstocks, it can reduce greenhouse-gas emissions by up to 90 percent.

It is also a safe and easy alternative that can be used in place of conventional diesel without having to make any engine modifications1.

“We are delighted to have Silvey Fleet and BWOC as sustainability partners for our 2024 season,” said Stuart Oliver, BTRC’s promotor and director.

“The BTRC is aligned with Truck Sport U.K. and the British Automobile Racing Club in its commitment to reducing carbon emissions from racing events,” Oliver said. “Using renewable diesel at our events will significantly reduce carbon emissions, helping us work towards achieving this goal.”

Miriam James, Silvey Fleet’s managing director, added, “Partnering with the BTRC is an exciting opportunity for Silvey Fleet, allowing us to demonstrate our commitment to offering customers sustainable solutions, and play our part in shaping the energy transition. It is a prime example of how companies can collaborate and take action to decarbonize and contribute towards a more sustainable future.”